Add 20/56 and 18/36
20/56 + 18/36 is 6/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
18/36 = 18 × 14/36 × 14 = 252/504 - Add the two like fractions:
180/504 + 252/504 = 180 + 252/504 = 432/504 - 432/504 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 20/56 + 18/36 = 6/7
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